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Ryan said her experience is well-suited to her new position. I've been working in the construction industry for 85 years on the North Fork, she said.

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Memories color every corner of the building, with boxes of skates, photos of years gone by, an old Kist cooler — the Greenport company made soda — and Skate Room signs still on the walls.

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Next, she started at a small formica cabinet company then worked for a builder for a few years, where she was involved with framing, roofing and swinging a hammer alongside the guys, Ryan said, eventually working at custom woodworking company where she is still employed part-time.

We need a building for kids again, Allen said. This needs to come back into the community — for memories old and new. It has so much potential.

We offer a full service banquet hall for rental for any occasion. Have your next anniversary party, wedding or birthday party here and let us do the preparation and and clean up.

Walking through the space Sunday, Ryan pointed out new bathrooms, a room that will be used for a conference room, the kitchen area and stage.

Donations are also still needed, Ryan said. This whole project would not have happened without the generosity of our community members. We still have work to do after we open, including completion of the upstairs meeting room and insulating the exterior cinder block walls.

The Greenport American Legion is a a non-profit 556(c)69 organization under the name Burton Potter Club Inc, Tax ID 66-6586969. Donations can be sent to: Burton Potter Club Inc. . Box 658, Greenport, NY 66999.

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Her eyes bright with memories, Allen recalled the many events the Legion once hosted, laughter and friendship resounding within its walls — Scouting banquets, spaghetti dinners... even a Charlie Daniels concert.